Apologies for the garbled message below. More research (so much better to do the research before committing to buying than after!!) has thrown up this dual USB charger which has good reviews on Amazon for charging iPhone’s and iPads. RAVPower 24W Dual USB Wall Charger Travel Adapter (24W / 4.8A, iSmart, LED
Has anyone used one of these? Nick > On 3 Sep 2017, at 19:03, [email protected] wrote: > > Interesting re plug. I can=E2=80=99t remember where I acquired it from = > but certainly not directly from Apple. > I have just plugged it into my 2011 MBA (newest computer!!) and it does = > charge but still announcing =E2=80=98Not charging=E2=80=99. > I might see if I can return it. I spotted Apple are selling refurbs for = > not much more. > Nick > >> On 3 Sep 2017, at 18:39, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> I'd point at the plug. What about if you plug it into your Mac? Older macs >> won't charge an iPad but newer ones will >> >> Sam >> >> >> MacAmbulance Ltd. >> Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development >> >> Sam Mullen >> +44 (0)7747778022 <tel://+447747778022> >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> www.macambulance.co.uk <http://www.macambulance.co.uk/> >> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration >> number 8466597 >> >> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain >> privileged or confidential information. >> If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete >> the email immediately. >> >> >> >> On 3 Sep 2017, at 18:13, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Thanks for replying Sam. >> I have two other cables (neither of which I can be sure are genuine Apple >> ones) and only the one plug (again not sure if it"s genuine). >> All the cables combined with the plug produce the same result. >> Looking on the internet iPads do seem to suffer from charging problems, some >> of which can be disfigured connectors in the charging port and the charging >> chip itself can be faulty. >> I"m thinking I need to take it back and if they can show me it charging >> properly I presume the fault lies with my cables and or plug. >> Nick >> >>> On 3 Sep 2017, at 17:46, Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Do you have another charger to test it with? >>> >>> Sam >>> >>> MacAmbulance Ltd. >>> Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development >>> >>> Sam Mullen >>> +44 (0)7747778022 <tel://+447747778022> >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> www.macambulance.co.uk <https://www.macambulance.co.uk/> >>> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration >>> number 8466597 >>> >>> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain >>> privileged or confidential information. >>> If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and >>> delete the email immediately. >>> >>> >>>> On 3 Sep 2017, at 14:14, [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> I bought an iPad mini 3 (secondhand in a chain high street chain shop = >>>> yesterday. Was told it comes with a 12 month guarantee. >>>> It had 15% charge when I got home. >>>> I have had great difficulty in getting it to charge. >>>> I have had it showing the charge symbol (like a lightning bolt) for = >>>> shortish periods of time but more often than not (and continuously now) = >>>> it shows NO CHARGE. Although it does seem to charge very very slowly. >>>> I have looked in the charging port and cleaned in there.=20 >>>> I have cleaned the contacts on the cable supplied. >>>> >>>> Just possible cable is not an Apple one. Also plug may not be a genuine = >>>> Apple one (although works with my iPhone). >>>> I have tried a hard reset (hold down on/off and home buttons down. >>>> >>>> Anything else I should try before I go back to the shop tomorrow? >>>> Thanks in advance. >>>> Nick >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug >>>> <https://groups.google.com/group/smug>. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug >>> <https://groups.google.com/group/smug>. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug >> <https://groups.google.com/group/smug>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Sussex Mac User Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug >> <https://groups.google.com/group/smug>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout >> <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/smug > <https://groups.google.com/group/smug>. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout > <https://groups.google.com/d/optout>. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. 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